If you own a Reeve’s Turtle or have been around turtles for a time then you may be aware of a condition known as necrotic stomatitis or “mouth rot”. Most cases of mouth rot occur as a result of another illness or as a result of trauma, stress, environment, and even poor nutrition. Treatment for mouth rot will typically begin when your vet determines the reason behind the infection. For instance, if the cause is due to poor nutrition or poor environment then your vet may suggest a change in diet plus an adjustment to the living environment (i.e. warming or cooling the temperature). This will help your turtle heal. The lesions or hemorrhages in the mouth will usually be treated, any abscesses will be drained, and the area will be flushed with an antiseptic. Talk to your veterinary Huntington Beach, CA to learn more ways to treat mouth rot in your Reeve’s turtle.